Former dictator Pinochet stripped of immunity by Chilean court

CHILE’S Supreme Court has stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution, reviving hopes of those who want him to stand trial for atrocities under his 1973-1990 regime.

The 88-year-old general, is also facing increased scrutiny after recent revelations of his multi-million dollar accounts in the US.

The Supreme Court ruling was the latest of dozens of human rights abuse cases working their way through the courts accusing Pinochet of using his secret police and military to kidnap, torture and kill left-wing opponents.